Chicken Ramen Noodle Soup

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat (−0.5).
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium guanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium inosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Monosodium glutamateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (26)

• 5Enriched wheat flourProcessed grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 8NiacinB vitamin added for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 7Reduced ironMineral fortification; standard enrichment ingredient.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateB vitamin (B1) for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 8RiboflavinB vitamin (B2) for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 8Folic acidB vitamin for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 4Palm OilHighly saturated fat; environmental and health concerns.
• 6SaltEssential mineral, acceptable in small quantities.
• 6Autolyzed yeast extractFermented yeast product; natural, provides umami and nutrients.
• 7Citric AcidCommon food preservative and flavor agent; generally recognized as safe.
• 5Disodium guanylateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 5Disodium inosinateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 8Garlic powderDried natural ingredient, minimal processing, adds flavor.
• 6Monosodium glutamateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 6MushroomWhole food, umami flavor, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants naturally
• 3MaltodextrinHighly processed starch derivative; rapid glucose spike, minimal nutrition.
• 6Non-dairy lactic acidFood preservative, safe additive, helps preserve freshness
• 5Natural and artificial flavorPartially artificial; vague proprietary blend, minimal transparency.
• 8Onion powderDried natural ingredient, minimal processing, adds flavor.
• 6Potassium CarbonateFood additive; generally recognized safe, minimal nutritional impact.
• 6Sodium alginateNatural thickener from seaweed; safe additive.
• 6Sodium carbonateLeavening agent, food-grade safe, minimal health impact in small amounts.
• 3Sodium TripolyphosphateFood additive; concerns about phosphate overload in modern diets.
• 9SoybeanPlant protein; minimally processed form, nutritious.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; acceptable in small amounts but nutritionally empty.
• 8WheatWhole grain source; contains gluten, nutritious when whole.

Allergens

Contains: gluten, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.